Keene Central School - Tahawus Yearbook (Keene Valley, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1957 volume:

KEENE CENTRAL SCHOOL 1956-1957 Board of Education Dr. A. R. Goff, President Mrs. Richard Sheasby, Clerk Mr. Moses Feinberg Mr. William Broe Mr. Archie Brooks District Superintendent Mr. Claude R. Clark Faculty Mr. Charles N. Holt, Principal Mr. Glenn Bickford Mrs. Leo Broe Mrs. James Brown Mrs. Hiram Cutler Mr. Robert Denniston Mrs. Elmore Edmonds Mrs. James Estes Mrs. Henry Gates Mrs. J. Everett Hall Mr. Frank Huchro Mrs. Frank Huchro Dr. Jay Israel Mrs. Alfred Marcotte Mrs. Francis Torrance Mrs. Alan Washbond Staff Mrs. Charles Broe, District Treasurer Mrs. David Edmonds Mr. Charles Estes Mr. Stephen Feinberg Mr. Richard Hartson Mrs. Walter Nye Mrs. Robert Wheeler Mrs. Judson Whitney Mr. Franklyn Wright ALMA MATER Up among our towering mountains There stands a school to us so dear; Where loyal hearts and eager voices Ring out their songs of praise and cheer, A School where classmates stand together, Whose foes will never fall to yield While we, Its loyal sons and daughters Our Alma Mater shield. 'Neath great green monarchs of our valley Where beauty lingers everywhere Where sun's bright rays and moonlight shadows Bring warmth and good cheer to the air. Here, In this peaceful little valley, We'll shout our praises to the sky As we see the banners flying, Dear old Keene Valley High! Oh, our Keene Valley In the mountains The Adirondacks, white or blue, We must be loyal to our colors The Orange and Black which stand for you. Our cheers and songs all echo loudly, Our school must keep her spirit high As we see the banners flying Dear old Keene Valley High! SENIOR CLASS DATA President Hope Ann Washbond Vice President Martha Ryan Secretary Lorraine Bruce Treasurer Carolyn Hickey Class Colors Blue and Silver Class Flower Red Rose Class Motto Carpe Diem (Make the most of today) Class Advisor Mrs. Frank Huchro Senior Class Members Lorraine Bruce Kathleen McCourt Carolyn Hickey Ronald Purdy Malcolm Martin Martha Ryan Hope Ann Washbond SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Not so many years ago -- about the time of World War II — when bombs were falling all over the place, several burst over Keene and Keene Valley, creating the wonderful class of '57 When the class entered the first grade there were 20 members Malcolm Martin Carolyn Hickey Kenneth Colby James Jaquish Craig Whitney Barbara Bailey Lorraine Bruce Joyce Hamlin Marianne Stewart Diana Duncan Ray Shackett Kathleen McCourt Michael Jaques Paul Martin Louis Borden Dorothy Borden Elsie Giliman Violet Jaquish Hope Ann Washbond Catherine Connors As the class progressed toward Junior High School, many re- placements were made and many of our first grade bombers left. Those lost were: Ray Shackett Kenneth Colby James Jaquish Craig Whitney Barbara Bailey Violet Jaquish Diana Duncan Those found were: Carl Boyer Paul Gelina Ronald Furdy Martha Kathleen McCourt Michael Jaques Payl Martin Louis Borden Dorothy Borden Marianne Stewart Catherine Connors Vaida Fay Edgar Jaquish Burton Smith Ryan Thus the members of the seventh grade were: Carl Boyer Vaida Fay Elsie Gillman Carolyn Hickey Malcolm Martin Burton Smith Lorraine Bruce Paul Gelina Martha Ryan Edgar Jaquish Ronald Purdy Hope Ann Washbond Carl Boyer left us as we entered our eighth year and is now living in Pennsylvania. Sharon Anderson and Evelyn Denton were the two new members added that year. High School was upon us and we had lost four members, Burton Smith, Evelyn Denton, Edgar Jaquish and Paul Gelina. Burton and Edgar have joined the Armed Forces and Paul is a high school Sen- ior in Williamson, New York. Kathleen McCourt rejoined us at the end of the year, returning from Florida, Dorothy Borden joined us briefly during our sophomore year and Shirley Mitchell was a membber of the class throughout the year. After leaving for a few months, Dorothy Borden again joined our class as a Junior, leaving shortly afterward. Shirley left us to join the WACS and Sharon to get married. Sharon is now living in Saratoga Springs. Now, much reduced from the large first grade, the bombshells of '39 and 'A0 have become the class of '57; Lorraine, Carolyn, Malcolm, Kathleen, Ronnie, Martha and Hope. What will next year bring? Hope and Katie are planning to enter Albany State in September. Carolyn will attend the College of Saint Rose in Albany and Lorraine A. T. I. at Canton, New York. Martha is planning to enter nursing at P. S. T. C. and Malcolm and Ronnie are still undecided about their future training. CLASS WILL WE, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and fifty seven, being of sound mind, do bequeath to the class of nineteen hundred and fifty eight, whom we hope will follow in our footsteps, the following: I, Carolyn Hickey do bequeath to Barry Sanders my love for the Dodgers. I, Martha Ryan, do bequeath to Wendell Wells my age so he can have a Ball in New York. I, Lorraine Bruce, do bequeath to Theresa Gregory my artistic ability. I, Malcolm Martin, do bequeath to Mike Spuck my ability to deliver milk safely to the younger generation (the first and second grades). .... I Hope Washbond. do bequeath to Sylvia Slater my ability to sit’in the middle of the seat while riding in a car on a date with a boy. „ , I, Ronnie Purdy, do bequeath to Shirley Smith my permission to get married in 1958. I, Kathleen McCourt, do bequeath to Evelyn Martin a few date-breaks from work this summer so she can see Buddy. I, Martha Ryan, do bequeath to Beverly Loso my acceptance at a nursing school. _ . . , I, Hope Washbond, do bequeath to Andrea Lawrence my friend- ship with Barry. I, Kathleen McCourt, do bequeath to Barbara Bailey my ability to talk a mile a minute. WE, the Seniors of '57 do bequeath to the Seniors of 5 the ability to be a great asset to the school. SUBJECT BEST FEATURE FAVORITE SONG Ronnie smile Moonlight Gambler Mai height The Money Tree Carolyn eyelashes Moonlight in Vermont Katie f igure 'Red' Sails in the Sunset Hope good nature Hearts Made of 'Stone Marty eyes Teen-Age Crush Lorraine hands Typewriter PATIENT AILMENT CURE Ronnie too many loves a long trip Mai a wheelbarrow o£ money a girl to spend it on Carolyn a lake personal ferry Kathleen Peter a new man (?) Hope 130 miles a jet Marty a grant trip to Virginia Lorraine seclusion a town of her own Lorraine Bruce Commencement 1, 4; OBSERVER 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Library Club 3 Carolyn Hickey Commencement 1, 2, 3 4! OBSERVER 4; Class Officer 3S 4; Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 2, 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3; Student Council 3 Kathleen McCourt (Katy) Commencement 4; OBSERVER 4; Cheerleader 2, 3 4; Rifle Club 2; Photography Club 3; 4H 1; French Club 1; Junior National Honor Society 1 Malcolm Martin (Mai) Commencement 1, 3, 4 OBSERVER 4; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Student Council 4 Ronald Purdy (Ronnie) Commencement 1, 3, 4; OBSERVER 4; Class Officer 2; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1. 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Photography Club 3; Student Council 3 Martha Ryan (Marty) Commencement 1, 2, 3, 4! OBSERVER 4; Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4 Hope Ann Washbond (Hope) Commencement 1, 2, 3, 4OBSERVER 4; Girl Scouts 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4 The time is April 31, 1967. The place is the State Education Building in Albany. AND YOU ARE THERE! Do you recognize that drab woman in the horn-rimmed glasses? The years haven't been kind to her. She was and STILL is MISS Carolyn Hickey. She was called here to conduct a survey on the efficiency of small public schools. A year ago the Federal Government took control over all schools and how some must be weeded out. Carolyn's job is to find out if Keene Central is incompentent. Now we shall switch to Carolyr for her report on the proceedings. Hello! I have been chosen to make this survey because the class of 1957 from Keene Central School was chosen by the present seniors of '67 as an average class. My job is to interview my classmates and to see how Keene Central affected their success. I, individually, was selected because I am the only member of my class now residing in the United States. Now we shall follow Carolyn to that foggy land, dear England. We find her having tea at an old English manor with a carefree lady and a tall elegant gentelman. Let's eavesdrop on them. Do tell me, Malcolm, how you and your wife, Rachel, came to take up residence in this charming country. You see I was stationed here v’hile in the Air Force and I enjoyed it so much I had to make it Rachel's and my home, i-he fishing here isn't too bad, you know. Where is your next stop on this survey? I am thinking of Paris—Kathleen lives there now. Oh, how nice! Rachel and I are leaving tomorrow for the Annual Paris Dog Show, where we are showing our two wolfhounds. Perhaps you would like to accompany us in our plane. We now fly across the blue Atlantic to Gay Paree, where we find Caroly-stepping into a sleek Jaguar at the airport, sent by Kathleen. Why, Petei You and Katy---------? Oh, noi I'm the chauffeur for her small garage of sports cars - only twelve. Carolyn is now entering Madame Toussand's Beauty Salon, Specialists in Hair Tinting. Madame Toussand is of course the former Kathleen McCourt. Oh, I am so glad to see you, Carolyn dear. I am on my way to an important fashion show; won't you come along? Oh, by the way, this is my husband, Jacques, you know the winner of last year's Le Mans Race, , . , , . Well, I'll go, but you know that I am not interested in fashions. It will do you good REALLY dear! We see them at Givenchy's Exclusive Fashion Show. Amidst the array of fashions appears a handsome man skillfully posing the beautiful models for a series of fashion photos. Carolyn appears to have immediately recognized this highly successful, and popular young man and is walking towards him. Let's find out who he is. Why, Ronnie Purdy, imagine finding you in Paris. You haven't changed a bit, still surrounded by women, I see! How did you ever get into this profession? I guess it was all the experience which I gained in the girls' Sewing Class, which got me started in the fashion field. Mrs. Huchro got me this job with Mademoiselle magazine. By the way, the Huchros are coming to Paris sometime this week. I got a short note yesterday. They will be looking for a proper school for their three older children. The twins aren't old enough for school yet. Kathleen, joining them says, Won't that be quite expensive? Yes, but you must have heard about how brilliant Mr. Huchro proved to be on the TV QUIZ SHOW, Come Get It , where he won quite a sum of money for knowing the location of the Isles of Langerhan. Now viewing the Left Bank of the Seine, we see Carolyn speaking to a slim, blonde woman dressed in very modernistic clothing. She appears to be very Boheminan. Bonjour, Carolyn: How did you know I was in Paris? Ronnie told me where you lived and about your success as an artist. We are planning to have a class reunion. You will be able to come, of course, I guess I can make it although I've been very busy lately with my lectures on EMPATHY)! replied our quiet classmate, Lorraine. At the same time we see a home in the beautiful Swiss Alps where a rather familiar jolly woman is busily reading a letter. Her husband appears and we recognize him as the Winter Olympic Star in skiing. At the i960 Olympics in Italy, this still pleasant looking woman met her extremely handsome husband. We hear him telling her, Dear, you must go and enjoy yourself with your classmates at the reunion, seeing that you were unable to have it five years ago. I shall take care of our seven little darlings. . ,, . . , Yes, you guessed right. That was the former Hope Ann ashbond, a happily married wife and mother. We now take you to the class of 1957 reunion from Keene Central School at La Belle Jeu in Paris. Isn't that Ronnie driving up in that lavendar Cadillac? But, who is that striking blonde next to him? Why!:!!: It's Carolyn Hickey. What has happened to her? Kathleen must have gotten hold of heri Wow: Ooo-la-la--la! ! Red always DID look good on her. Madame Toussand really gave her a complete change. Let's go inside now. It looks as though they are waiting for someone. It must be Martha as she hasn't arrived yet. Shall we eavesdrop again on Malcolm? Yes, Martha has really been busy these past years. She is Head of the French Division of the Red Cross. Her private life has been well........you might say active Her first marriage was to Count Redford. He died, you know, in that tragic accident. Some say it was suicide. Her second husband was that Italian playboy, Julius De Gama. He also died. Accidental fall, did you say? Well, no one is really sure; but you know what they're saying around the social circles. Her third husband, an American millionaire, Ferdinand Gish, is supposed to come here with her tonight. All of a sudden everyone is enveloped in a strange silence as a woman, dressed in a very stylish black dress with a large pink rose at her waist, comes bovineing in twirling the long beads dangling around her neck. Oh, HI EVERYBODY!i Sorry I'm late, but I did have to attend the funeral of poor dear Ferdy. Hope, astonished says, You mean you've lost another husband? Oh, yes! I do seem to have bad luck or perhaps you could say I bring bad luck. But I always say why cry over spilled milk. On with the festivities! This reunion seems to be very successful so let's say AU REVOIR to GAY PAREE. What will the outcome be? Will Carolyn's report on the Seniors of '57 be proof of the school's efficiency or incompetence? Will the dear old Alma Mater survive or will it be abandoned? It is up to you to decide, for YOU WERE THERE!i! WHO AM I ? I have a great desire to marry a millionaire and to own a red Buick convertible. That should be enough, but, if not, I am eighteen and an ardent Dodger fan. Who am I? This year I have been a frustrated person. I'Ve searched the state for colleges and men. My age? Eighteen. My ambition? Beware, here I come! My birthday? February 21, 1939 Who am I? You tell me! I'm Schabod II, seventeen year old version. I was born in the sleepy hollow of Keene Valley on January 22, 19 0. I have lived in Keene most of my life. Who am I? I was born in Keene Valley on April l J-, 19 0. After living in Keene for several years I moved to Florida where the sun really went to my head. I'm sure you must know whom the boys call Red . Who am I? My talents resemble those of Grandma Moses. My home is far from school. My age is seventeen, my hair is blonde, my eyes are blue. I'll bet you know my name — guess who!i i 5 2 Lucky me, I moved to Keene when I was seven. I started runn- ing away from school the day I arrived and have been ever since. I may be short, not too tall, but I've got something on the ball (women). Who am I? I've been called C - - - - -(oops I almost slipped!) and S-----(there I go again!), but I have a real name and don't mind the nicknames at all 'cause I figure Sticks and 'stones' may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. I'm the baby in this class of grandmothers and am a Keene Valleyite through and through. Who am I? 0,-1L y1 ■) 'l DOCTOR' iX' X 13 1 }'! A RTH to y j' or Q, ? s o. Vs 447